AN: I've learned shortly after I released this story that Android 21 is a thing in Dragon Ball now. I think I learned about her the day after I posted this story. Oh well, my OC is obviously not the same Android 21.
While they were flying off to their destination for some reason Android 17 slowed down and descended to the ground with 16, 18, and 21 following. They landed on a road in the middle of nowhere which confused 18 a little since they were on their way to Goku's place. "What are doing in the middle of nowhere, 17?" 18 asked.
"Well, we're not in a hurry, right? Might as well enjoy the trip." 17 said.
"Is that code for we're walking?" 18 asked.
"No, we're going to drive. We'll wait here to see if any comes down the road and if we like it, we'll take it."
"Boys love things like road trips, don't they?" 18 said. "Listen to you. Still got a little bit of human rattling around in there."
"16 knows what I'm talking about! I bet he's totally a car guy before Gero changed him."
"Negative. I never was a human."
"You weren't made from a human being?" 17 said.
"You're a totally different Android than the three of us."
"Strange... Huh?" 21 noticed some golden glow in the corner of her eye and she realized it was Vegeta and, for some reason, his hair changed from black to blonde. "Heads up. Company." 17 and 18 turned to see the Saiyan descend to the ground.
"Well, well, not the sort of place I expected to find you four. But, it'll have to do."
"What on earth did you do to your hair?"
"You'll find out what soon enough. Your leaving all of a sudden got me curious, I'll admit. Where is your destination?" Vegeta asked.
"Goku's house, where ever it is. To kill him." 18 answered.
"Just as I thought. But you're never going to get there. Because I, Vegeta, shall crush you here and now!" 17 and 18 chuckled at the notion. "Funny, was it? Go right ahead. Laugh it up while you can."
"Hey guys, Vegeta seems to be pretty cocky, doesn't he? It must be a Saiyan thing. They always talk such a big talk then they end up dying so fast." 21 smirked in amusement at how 17 was able to easily antagonize Vegeta.
"You shut your mouth! You disrespectful toy! I'll rip all four of you to pieces! Who's first!? You boy!? Or you!? Or the big bastard!? Or maybe the smirking idiot!? Or maybe I'll demolish all four of you in a single go!"
"Or maybe you'll die." 18 said.
"What did you just say?!"
"Go on." 18 looked at 16 who was just watching everything. "I want to see how strong you are. 16 you're up."
"Negative."
"Ha! He doesn't seem to be stupid as he looks. He knows how deadly I am."
"Why is he taking a pass? I just don't get it." 17 said. "21, go ahead. You're up next."
"Why me?"
"You're the latest Android that Gero made, right?" 17 asked.
"Yeah..."
"Well, the database says you're a unique Android, different from the three of us. Though it doesn't say why. So I want to see why."
"I don't know if you'll find your answer, but... Sure, why not?" 21 walked forward until she in front 18 and them. "Maybe he'll satisfy my need to battle. Come on! Whenever you're ready!"
"You'll regret this." 21 crossed her arms as they both waited for the right time to strike. Vegeta noticed that 21 was full of openings, but she was very focused. They both charged at each other and as they met 21 blocked the punch Vegeta threw at her. She threw her own punches, but they were blocked or he'd dodged them. Vegeta grabbed her arm and slammed her into rock, but 21 quickly retaliated by kicking him in the face. She blocked his next attack and punched him in the gut which knocked the air right out of him. Vegeta was able to recover quickly and kneed her in the gut, and he brought his hands together before smashed her into the ground. 21 slowly got up and stared Vegeta which seemed to irritate him quite a bit.
"So, you are a lot stronger than reports say. That's good. If you weren't I'd be very disappointed."
"Ha! It's only a matter of time before I turn you into scrap metal!" Vegeta charged at 21, but she jumped back just before the punch made contact and decided to take to the sky. Vegeta flew after her as they continued their battle up in the sky. Both sides threw punches at each other with incredible speed, but 21 was able to get the upper hand easily. She punched him in the chest and kicked him into the road, but before he could hit the ground, Android 21 flew down as fast as she could and kicked Vegeta into the rocky wall. She lifted her hand up as a yellow ball of energy appeared. She was about to launch it at him, but a voice from behind caught her attention. She let the energy ball dissipate once she noticed that it was the others that Vegeta was with before.
"Vegeta! Are you alright!?" The one with the sword yelled as Vegeta crawled out of the hole. "Thank goodness. He's alright." He let out a sigh of relief.
"I'm fine, at least until you arrived."
"Hmph... even I might have trouble if I fight them all." 21 said as she watched the newcomers in case they tried something.
"Need some help?" 21 noticed that Android 17 and 18 walk up to the Piccolo and the others, but she also noticed that 16 wasn't with them.
"Yes. If you can keep them from interrupting our battle that would be great."
"If you say so." 17 shrugged while he just stood there with 18 who looked like she was just a little interested in the match.
"Now... where were we?" 21 turned her attention back to Vegeta who looked slightly irritated. 21 leaned forward slightly before charging at him. Vegeta blocked her attack and he retaliated by throwing a fury of punches at 21. 21 blocked each of Vegeta's attacks until she grabbed his fist and elbowed him in the face. Vegeta grabbed 21's leg and tossed her down the cliff, he focused his Ki into his hand and threw at 21. 21 hit the ground and the Ki blast hit her in the stomach which exploded on contact. Vegeta smirked arrogantly as dust rose from the area from the Ki blast he threw. Once the dust cleared, Vegeta watched as 21 slowly picked herself off the ground.
"Aw, man! My coat is ruined." 21 said as she noticed the condition of her attire, but she just ended up shrugging and taking the coat off. "Oh well. That coat reminded me too much of that old bastard anyway." Vegeta gasped a little once 21 disappeared from how fast she was going. He readied himself for a surprise attack as he looked all around for the Android and 21 appeared above him, Vegeta quickly looked up but was kicked down the cliff before could react. She flew after him and grabbed him by the head while they were falling, 21 slammed Vegeta several feet into the ground before jumping away. Vegeta picked himself off the ground and floated out of the crater with an expression of pure anger. 21 charged at Vegeta with speed that he didn't expect and he was kneed in the stomach. She grabbed his arm and tossed him into the cliff but Vegeta recovered before he made contact. He hopped off the cliff side and gained some distance from 21. Vegeta tossed a Ki blast at 21 but she swatted it away as she charged at him. 21 grabbed his arm and with a swift strike to his elbow which resulted in her breaking Vegeta's arm while he just screamed out in pain as he fell out of the air.
"Father!" 21 heard someone yell from behind and turned around to notice that it was that mysterious person with the sword. She also noticed that his hair colour changed to a gold colour instead of its usual colour. He charged at 21 with his sword drawn and he swung once close enough. 21 grabbed his sword and with one swipe of her hand destroyed the sword and she then proceeded to knock out the mysterious warrior. 21 stared at the sword while 17 took care of the other fighters tried to intervene, but they were quickly dispatched with by 17 and 18.
'A sword? I wonder why he's using a sword?' 21 thought as she just let the broken sword fall to the ground. Vegeta tried to sneak attack 21 with a Ki blast, but she just ended up swatting it away. She charged at Vegeta and kneed him in the face with enough force to knock him a few feet away. 21 slowly walked over to Vegeta with a smug expression.
"You know, I was hoping battle experience would be deciding factor in this battle. But I guess power is absolute in any situation." 21 formed an energy ball in her hands and tossed it at Vegeta, but he had enough strength to swat it away. 21 watched the energy ball fly off in a random direction, but she gasped a little once she figured out where it was going. It was heading straight for Android 18 who has yet to realize that it was coming for her. "18!" 21 tried to warn her but it already made contact with her and exploded. Vegeta watched as 21 ignored him and flew after 18 which infuriated him.
'Being ignored by a bucket of bolts, I can't believe it! Am I, Prince Vegeta, not a threat to these things? I can't stand for this!' Vegeta thought.
"18? Are you okay?" 21 asked as the smoke cleared which revealed an unharmed Android, but her clothes weren't in the best condition.
"What was that for?" 18 asked as she tossed her ruined jacket.
"I'm sorry. It wasn't supposed to hit you, but Vegeta smacked it away."
"Whatever, just deal with him already."
"Yeah, I'm on it." 21 flew back down towards Vegeta.
"Alright, Vegeta. It's time we end this." 21 swiftly punched Vegeta in the head with enough force to knock him out before he could even do anything. She watched as Piccolo charge at 17 who was currently choking out Tien, but 17 ended up easily defeating him.
"They saw me beat Vegeta pretty easily, yet they still tried to attack at us. I respect their bravery." 21 said to herself as she stared at the two unconscious Saiyans. 21 looked back towards the others and noticed that 17 and 18 weren't there. She looked up the cliff and noticed they were chatting with Krillin. She flew up there to meet them, but as she arrived 17 and 18 were just about to leave with 16.
"Come on, 21. We're going now." 17 said.
"Yeah. Of course." 21 was about fly after them, but she stopped when she noticed Krillin watching them. She walked over to Krillin and she noticed the look of fear in his eyes.
"Hey, Krillin?"
"U-Um, yes?"
"Would you mind telling me where Goku is?" 21 politely asked.
"I'm sorry, but I can't."
"Oh, that's too bad." 21 said. "You wouldn't mind me asking why won't you?"
"Well, because you're going to kill him, aren't you?"
"No, no, no, no. I'm just looking for a fight. If I kill him that would mean I won't be able to fight any good fighters. That would be a problem."
"Well, he's currently sick. He won't be fighting you anytime soon."
"I had a feeling it was something like that. It would explain why he isn't here right now."
"Are you really not going to kill Goku?"
"I said no, didn't I?" With that, 21 flew after 17 and them while Krillin watched before he quickly realized that he needed to heal the others.
